Rural
02:00pm Fri 11 Dec, 2015
Doug Brown, kiwifruit grower and CEO of Riverlock Packhouse and Coolstore in Opotiki, has been named as the new chairperson of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc... Read More
08:14am Fri 11 Dec, 2015
Kiwifruit returns remain steady for both green and gold fruit, with Zespri forecasting $4.87 per tray for green and $7.96 for gold. Zespri Chief Executive Lain Jager... Read More
04:10pm Thu 10 Dec, 2015
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has maintained its milk price forecast at $4.60 - but will not continue its interest free support loan to farmers. Chairman John... Read More
01:01pm Thu 10 Dec, 2015
A number of industry associations, along with the Ministry for Primary Industries, have joined forces vowing to eradicate the mistreatment of bobby calves. DairyNZ,... Read More
08:06am Tue 08 Dec, 2015
A workshop in Te Puke this morning will highlight the need for everyone to lookout for one another. Te Puke Caring Together is being held at the Te Puke Memorial... Read More
08:26am Mon 07 Dec, 2015
A total of 452 entries have been received in the 2016 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards - a result described as 'pleasing” given the economic climate within... Read More
03:10pm Sun 06 Dec, 2015
Research is underway to find out if eating kiwifruit can help manage blood glucose levels. Plant & Food Research has been awarded $1 million from the Ministry of... Read More
04:46pm Fri 04 Dec, 2015
The Queensland fruit fly has been completely eradicated from New Zealand in a lengthy operation costing $13.6 million. The Ministry for Primary Industries announced... Read More
10:24am Wed 02 Dec, 2015
SPCA New Zealand have admitted to being 'horrified” at the inhumane treatment of bobby calves shown in videos taken by Farmwatch and screened on TVNZ's Sunday... Read More
02:21pm Tue 01 Dec, 2015
Kiwi farmers need to be cautious when purchasing farm machinery directly from overseas vendors, warns the Tractor and Machinery Association of New Zealand. TAMA... Read More
06:39am Tue 01 Dec, 2015
Farmers in the Eastern Bay of Plenty are being given credit after the Nukuhou River won the region's 'most-improved” title for 2015. The award is a tribute... Read More
11:30am Sat 28 Nov, 2015
The size of Fonterra's 13-member board is not about to shrink. But the message that many farmer shareholders want change was evident at the co-operative's annual... Read More
17-Dec 16:43
SH2, north of Katikati, open after serious crash
17-Dec 16:00
Shoppers visit Ikea in ‘unprecedented’ numbers
17-Dec 14:30
Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise
17-Dec 13:00
Manta rays added to vulnerable species list
17-Dec 12:07
Car crashes into Tauranga shop, witnesses say
17-Dec 11:45
Serious food safety tips for the silly season
17-Dec 09:27
Serious crash on SH2, road closed
17-Dec 08:00
Lamb takes out ham this Christmas
17-Dec 07:30
Summer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changes
17-Dec 06:30
Coping with grief during the Christmas season
16-Dec 18:00
SH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī
16-Dec 17:00
Neighbour starts Givealitte page after house fire
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